Merritt Island High School's volleyball team will host Osceola High School in a non-conference matchup at 7 p.m. Thursday, September 3. The game will take place at Merritt Island's home court, marking the first official contest of the season for both teams. Osceola, based in Kissimmee, enters the game with an overall record of 26-27, while Merritt Island, located on the Space Coast, holds the same 26-27 mark. Both teams have yet to record wins or losses in home, away, or league play this season. The match is part of a broader schedule that includes non-league games against Bishop Moore, with Merritt Island's last game against Bishop Moore scheduled for September 15. Osceola's most recent game against Bishop Moore was on September 29. This is the first head-to-head meeting between the two programs this season, though neither team has faced each other in previous matchups. Merritt Island's volleyball season typically begins in late August, with the September 3 game serving as a key early test for both teams. The contest will be broadcast on MaxPreps, with live updates available to subscribers. Fans are encouraged to attend the home game, which is the first of several non-conference matches Merritt Island will play before entering league competition. With both teams coming off summer training sessions, the game is expected to showcase the strengths and weaknesses of each program as they begin their 2026 campaign.